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Modern Guts: Restored Stageway 15 Passenger Airport Bus

This 1959 Chevrolet Suburban is a period-converted Stageway 15 passenger airport bus with four doors on the right side and only the driver’s on the left. Similar conversions pop up for sale with surprising regularity, however this restoration is the first we’ve seen in a while that wasn’t a complete basketcase. Some of the detailing is a bit iffy, but four wheel boosted discs, a 6.0L Vortec truck V8 and 5-speed are all nice upgrades. Find it here on eBay in Bellflower, California with reserve not met.

Currently configured with two rows of seats and an extra long cargo bay, it appears to be serving as a shop truck for a Corvette parts specialist. We think it’d look a lot better resprayed in a solid, darker color–how about dark blue or green with silver-painted bumpers and steelies?

Here’s the cargo bay. All five rows are included in the sale despite only the two being pictured here. Looks like there’s room for nearly full-size longbed pick-up capacity, and we wonder how much weight the briefly-mentioned air-lift rear suspension is rated for.

The original drivetrain is also included, and the seller says it currently tows two ‘Vettes on an open trailer with ease.